Dental Crowns

Most dentistry looks like dentistry. Our goal is to provide dentistry that is undetectable. We replace existing crowns and fillings with restorations that look and feel like your natural teeth.

Where damage to a person’s teeth is extreme, and apparently beyond repair, we can use porcelain or porcelain “pasted on matal” crowns to make the smile appear “as new”. This is an extremely reliable technique for repairing the most severe of dental problems, even permanently replacing missing teeth to offer a complete smile and a functional bite. We are renowned for the quality of our work and the fantastic changes we make for people using this technology. These treatments are used for a long-lasting correction of major dental problems.

How long does it take to fit a dental crown?

Fitting a crown requires at least two visits to our office. Initially, we will remove decay, shape the tooth, and fit it with a temporary crown of either plastic or metal.

On the subsequent visit we will remove the temporary crown, and then fit and adjust the final crown. Finally, we will cement the crown into place and you have a new beautiful looking tooth.

Key Benefits of Dental Crowns

Replaces missing teeth

Offers support to misshapen teeth or badly broken teeth

Looks completely natural

Fixes “smile” and functional chewing problems

What are the capabilities of crowns?

Crown and bridgework is a very reliable solution for major dental problems caused through accidents, diseases or wear and tear. Major problems can usually be corrected using these techniques. Material used in these repairs is either high-grade porcelain, or porcelain bonded to gold. A higher strength of the porcelain and gold materials is recommended to treat the most serious of dental problems. Where accidental damage has occurred, resulting in lost teeth, or where teeth have broken away through excessive wear, or as the result of old fillings breaking, crowns and/or bridges can be used as a long-term solution.

Many people have unexplained pain from filled back teeth, which is usually due to hairline cracks in the chewing part of the tooth. Placing crowns on these teeth relieves the pain and allows a return of full dental function for these teeth. In front teeth, older filling scan both weaken the teeth and cause “appearance” problems due to staining or chipping. Porcelain crowns and bridges are suitable in cases where porcelain veneers are not. In teeth with root canal fillings, crowns can prevent breakage.

Two common dental procedures performed by dentists at Alivio Dental are crowns and bridges. When a patient has a fractured or damaged tooth, or has had a dental implant, your dentist at Alivio Dental will place a crown on the tooth. Not all crowns and bridges are made the same. We can make a variety of crowns. Your dentist will choose the correct crown for your situation, desires, and budget. For example, the new cosmetic crown has no underlying metal and will never have a dark line around the tooth in years to come. Not all dentists have the same expertise in this area or use the same quality of lab.

When an individual is missing a tooth and is not a good candidate for dental implants or partial dentures, the best option is a fixed bridge that does not come in and out. A bridge is a series of connected crowns that are cemented on the teeth to close spaces from missing teeth.

A crown covers a tooth to give it strength, natural appearance, and protection. When placing a crown, dentist has to first remove the enamel from the tooth under magnification. This procedure is like removing the bark from a tree. It is done in order to make room for the crown restoration. The crown precisely fits over the entire tooth covering all exposures. The crown absorbs shock and pressure from biting and chewing, and shields the tooth structure underneath which may be brittle or weak from previous procedures and fillings.

You can still get cavities underneath and around a crown, so we will show you the best way to maintain your crowns and prevent decay to avoid premature replacement. According to the American Dental Association, crowns should last for 5-7 years before they need replacement.Regular dental appointments with your dentist for thorough and gentle ultrasonic dental cleanings are essential to extend the life of your crown.

Patient Reviews

Staff was extremely courteous and catered to the comfort of the patient. The office was clean and the equipment in excellent condition. We were able to get an emergency appointment quickly and the service was excellent. My daughter-in-law, Sarah, just started with Alivio Dental and she too has been extremely satisfied!

Very good dental office! Friendly and helpful staff! They are always willing to lend a helping hand. Though they are out of network for my company but I still felt comfortable going there. Both cost and service was great. I will definitely recommend this place to all my friends!

Went here about 3 weeks ago - first time i been to a dentist in 16 years because i had not great experiences from childhood. Dr. Kaur and her staff were amazing, if not excellent. They did not do what i needed to get done, but they referred me to a place i could go to get my wisdom teeth pulled. However they did do first time pt xray as well as a teeth cleaning which my parents were bugging me about for years. I was a bit reserved at first but man, Dr. Kaur did a fantastic job and her staff was also accommodating. They took me in as a walk in first timer. If you need to go, call in an schedule an appointment - I got super lucky as a walk in. You wont regret this place as your choice for dental.